Weekly Wisdom: Tricks, Treats, And Tips

All week long, we investigated some of the most famous investing mysteries and secrets–from the Holy Grail of Investing to the Magic Number 72. We talked about compound interest–the eighth wonder of the world–and we investigated whether there was a Golden Ratio in investing.

Since Halloween is less than a week away, we’ll continue the theme. In this edition of Weekly Wisdom, we’ll round up some of the best posts on personal finance tricks and treats and personal improvement tips.

But, first, here’s a list of tips on what NOT to do if you’re trapped in a horror movie:

Don’t decide to “split up” and investigate.

Don’t check the cellar or attic.

Don’t keep old hockey masks, chain saws, or pitchforks lying around.

Don’t let your cat jump up on you at really suspenseful moments.

Don’t get drunk and decide to use the Ouija board to contact the other world.

Don’t be a teenager.

OK. Here are some more tips and treats.

For some investors, stocks never die. Motley Fool knows the secret of these undead securities referred to as Buy and Hold investing.

Remember the formula that turned Dr. Jekyll into Mr. Hyde. Here’s a Value Investing Formula from Money Hacker that will turn your Mr. Joke investments into Dr. High returns.

For those frugal freaks out there, a question: How are Bed, Bath, And Beyond coupons like ghosts? (Pause for obligatory comic suspense. ) They never expire, according to The Digerati Life.

What’s a Polymath? I thought it might be something like a Sasquatch. Turns out, it’s someone who excels in many different fields. Leonardo Da Vinci was one–and he wasn’t a Bigfoot. And now Life Optimizer offers 4 lessons we can learn from Polymaths.

During this time of the year, we’re more apt to run into spirits. But Evolving Times, a personal transformation blog, reports you can find helpful spirits all the time–through a Vision Quest.

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Recommended Reading

The Singularity is Near by Ray Kurzweil is the book that started it all. If you want to know about the future, it is the best book I've found. Absolutely fascinating.

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. This is one of the most popular personal finance books of all time. A must read for anyone who wants to become financially successful.

The Millionaire's Secrets is one of my favorite financial books of all time. It's an allegory about a guy who has a terrible job, and how he overcomes challenges to achieve his dreams.

The One Minute Millionaire is a great book about how to become a millionaire. Written by Mark Victor Hansen and Robert G. Allen, this book combines an inspirational story with practical everyday skills.

The Art of Learning is the fascinating story of Josh Waitzkin, the world champion in both chess and Pushing Hands. His style is mesmerizing, and the strategies for learning are priceless.

The Alchemist is one of the best-selling and most inspirational books of all time. Anyone who has ever had a dream in life needs to read it. Perhaps my favorite book of all time.

Love is the Killer App is a powerful, step-by-step book about how to have a wonderful experience and spread love in any working environment. Think the office has to be a source of bad energy? Think again.

The 4-Hour Workweek is a powerful book full of strategies about how to get more done in less time. For anyone who is looking for leverage or wants to achieve success quickly, this book is absolutely invaluable.